Is Russian soft power dead?
Is Russian soft power dead? Almost, but not quite. Why the West should still pay attention. The consequences of Russia’s war in Ukraine have been...
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DSEI is White, Male, and Could Be Better
The floor at DSEI – Defence and Security Equipment International, the vast and controversial arms fair taking place in London this week – tells you...
Jacket and Tie…Or Female Equivalent
Imagine your workplace dress regulations, now go back in time to the early 1900s. The British Army has made great progress towards gender equality and...
Size does not matter: the UK’s continuing great power status
Recent analysis by a respected defence and security blog — Thin Pinstriped Line — has led me to ponder the real issue at the heart...
Diversity in the MOD: Poisoned Chalice or Golden Opportunity?
The Ministry of Defence has come a long way on diversity in a very short time. When I joined it as a young civil servant...
Leading From Home
Working from home is a fact of life for all of us because of COVID-19. Let's change to make the most of it, argues WR...
War Amongst The People
With the military being mobilised to support the COVID-19 response, it's worth taking a moment to look at lessons learnt from previous assistance missions....
Strike Brigades – More than Just a Medium Weight Capability
Have you noticed how easy it is to deploy a Royal Navy frigate or submarine? During the recent stand-off in the Strait of Hormuz British...
Turkish Delight; Syria and the beginning of the end.
The outcry across military, political, and regional sectors over President Trump’s decision to accept the Turkish campaign in northern Syria and withdraw the bulk of...